Longhu Ancient Village
The village still preserves hundreds of ancestral halls and mansions from successive dynasties, along with inscriptions, calligraphy and stone tablets left by notable scholars. Its depth of history,…
Longhu Ancient Village, Chaoshan
Key facts
- Admission
- Free
- Opening hours
- 8：30—17：30
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Address
- Longhu Town, Chaozhou City
- Getting there
- From Chaozhou, take the shuttle bus running between Chaozhou and Shantou, which departs every 30 minutes; the fare is ¥25. Get off at Guanchao (鹳巢) and take a motorbike to Longhu Village, about ¥3. Buses from Chaozhou also run directly to the village.
- Guidebook rating
- 4 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2385. Open in Google Maps
About Longhu Ancient Village
The village still preserves hundreds of ancestral halls and mansions from successive dynasties, along with inscriptions, calligraphy and stone tablets left by notable scholars. Its depth of history, scale and distinctive layout are rare in Chaoshan and across eastern Guangdong.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Longhu Ancient Village cost?
Admission to Longhu Ancient Village is Free, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Longhu Ancient Village?
Longhu Ancient Village is open 8：30—17：30.
How do I get to Longhu Ancient Village?
From Chaozhou, take the shuttle bus running between Chaozhou and Shantou, which departs every 30 minutes; the fare is ¥25. Get off at Guanchao (鹳巢) and take a motorbike to Longhu Village, about ¥3. Buses from Chaozhou also run directly to the village.
How long should I spend at Longhu Ancient Village?
Plan on 2 hours for Longhu Ancient Village.
Where is Longhu Ancient Village?
Longhu Ancient Village is in Chaoshan, Guangdong Province, in the South China of China. Longhu Town, Chaozhou City
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